Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry.

We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy.

Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician will assists in maintenance of production facility, equipment and offices.

2nd shift position (2pm - 11 pm)

What will you do?

• The Maintenance Technician will perform plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and preventive maintenance on : plant process equipment, HVAC units, boilers, thermal oil heaters, air compressors, cooling towers, buildings and offices.
• Complete and document daily boiler and cooling water testing.
• Monitor and maintain boilers and prepare them for inspections.
• Maintain building exterior, interior and grounds.
• Oversee any contractors working at the site.
• Make recommendations on improvements of equipment and processes and oversee accomplishing those improvements.
• Order and stock parts and tools and maintain a clean, safe and usable maintenance work area at all times.
• Assist plant production operations when a need arises.

What do we look for?

• High School Diploma or GED required. A college degree is not required, however, training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in the areas listed below are highly preferred.
• Minimum five years of overall mechanical maintenance experience. Experience to include a minimum of two years experience in the areas of : general industrial plumbing, general industrial electrical, instrumentation & controls, basic HVAC, welding and boiler operation & upkeep.

Confined space entry experience (or at least general knowledge) is highly preferred.

Additionally, general computer skills including e-mail and Microsoft Office are required. Experience with computer based maintenance tracking software such as Maintenance Connection is highly preferred.

Work Environment Conditions :

The Maintenance Technician will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The associate is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily
• Routinely required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear
• May be required to work in small spaces and significant heights

What's in it for you?

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Travel stipend
• Set shift schedules and voluntary opportunities for overtime
• Competitive weekly pay $25-27.50 per hour 2nd shift pay differentials
• Generous annual paid time off .
• Mobile work boot boutique
• 401 (k) employer match.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits.
• Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
• Safety is a top priority at Summit Lubricants. All operators receive extensive on-the-job training during the first 3 months of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement

In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the expected salary for this position is ranges from $25-27.

50 per hour . Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

This position also qualifies for full benefits. Quaker Houghton offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees including a 401(k) plan (with matching), paid time off, health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and / or health care expenses, employee assistance programs, and short-term and long-term disability.